Name that part...

[Longhorn69RT]

I decided to replace my tranny front seal before swapping torque converters and after I managed to pry it off this spring came out. I know next to nothing about transmission internals. What is this part called/what does it do/where can I find a new one? From the picture you can see I kind of crimped it when I pried out the old seal. I've looked around in my service manuals and can't seem to find anything on it. Thanks for the help! 

-Jess

[tecmopar]

It looks like the spring from inside the seal.

[ryan053]

i agree, its the spring from inside the seal.  the new seal will have a new spring already in it.

[Runner]

looks like a paper clip to me.......   

[Longhorn69RT]

hmmm new seal from oreilly came sans spring. Looks like I need to make another trip (as usual). And as for that paper clip in my tranny... who knows 

-Jess

[Blown70]

I find that cresent wrench, pliers, vice grips, screw driver, paper clip, and Duct Tape come in very handy, VERY OFTEN.....

[Ghoste]

Cheaper brand seals may not have it (does it say China anywhere on the box?).

[tecmopar]

On most seals its hard to see the spring unless you really unfold it, good luck.